Fundraising Events

Get involved with raising vital funds - together we can make a big difference

Be an events volunteer

This is an exciting opportunity for you to get involved by supporting our fundraising team. The British Red Cross support and arrange a large number of events across the country and a wide range of opportunities to get involved as a volunteer are available. Events include: Red Cross Week, Open Gardens, walks, marathons and more!

Depending on the events calendar and your availability we will try to tailor the volunteering opportunity around you.Typical tasks include

Supporting events and participants in providing refreshments

Assisting at checkpoints

Providing assistance and event information

Actively promoting the British Red Cross and what we do

Being involved in specific activities related to the type of event (e.g. Open Gardens event - cash handling and serving refreshments)

Gain experience and confidence from your time volunteering with us.

As a Red Cross volunteer you could proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian network

Other information

The minimum age for this role is 18. Other non-events roles are available for under18's

Repayment of expenses (by prior agreement) is available

You will be given an induction and the chance to take part in further training

About the British Red Cross

The British Red Cross helps millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, disasters and conflicts. We are part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian network. Our fundraisers are involved in lots of different activities from collecting donations to arranging and participating in events across the UK - and much more.